#8642024 rank
2021peak year
5,928babies named Watson since 1880
▼ 23%5-year trend
Watson popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Watson mean?
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Wat', a medieval short form of Walter. Now given as a first name, aided by literary associations with Sherlock Holmes's companion.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
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- Thomas Watson, businessman
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